BOM Management & Parts Data Integration

The 4DOnline BOM Optimizer is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art BOM management tool that allows component engineers and buyers to:

• Compare the customer's parts to the 4DOnline Electronic Component Database, then upload and evaluate lists of part numbers for analysis and cleansing.
• Increase accuracy & reduce costly errors by reviewing, cleansing, and validating BOMs conveniently via the Internet
• Accelerate time-to-market by identifying obsolete issues prior to committing to purchases or production
• Streamline BOM parts quoting with multiple manufacturer-mapping and import/export capabilities
• Make informed design, purchasing, and scheduling decisions by importing and managing multilevel BOMs to access time-sensitive component data from the IHS Parts Universe database

IHS 4DOnline BOM Optimizer brings you the next dimension of intelligent component selection and strategic BOM optimization, combining the power of Parts Universe with advanced BOM management. The 4th dimension is time. With 4DOnline BOM Optimizer, you accelerate time-to value by improving your component selection and BOM management processes. With BOM Optimizer, you have access to a world-class electronics database that provides information on millions of electronic components from leading worldwide manufacturers.

IHS 4DOnline BOM Optimizer is a strategic tool that helps you:

• Reduce material costs
  Locate parts quickly with one reliable information source. Find direct replacements, upgrades or downgrades in a single click. Evaluate alternates parts side-by-side with the technical differences highlighted to meet your design requirements and determine if parts in inventory suffice. Understand if a given BOM part is a high risk sole source component. With direct access to analytical predictive lifecycle information and alert part notifications, proactively review BOM reports to avoid potential problems prior to production.
• Minimize redesign efforts and costs
  Prevent problems before they happen; react quickly when you identify problems. Streamline the life cycle management process by mapping design and component life expectancy. Mitigate the costs associated with introducing a new part if it already exists on your internal AVL/AML. This ensures the right parts are selected the first time and suitable drop-in replacements are found when parts obsolescence issues and supply chain shortages inevitably arise. Reduce post design Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and unnecessary new part introductions.
• Optimize supply chain BOMs
  Analyze BOMs realtime to determine supply chain viability and mitigate unnecessary obsolescence, non-compliance and redesign costs. Quickly locate equivalent replacement parts for a discontinued or non-compliant part to meet design and time-to-market requirements. Ensure preferred parts and suppliers are selected to promote design reuse and leverage economies of scale pricing.
• Improve Sales and Market Insight
  Give sales and marketing access to the information they need to examine and evaluate the competition in the marketplace. If you distribute or sell components, integrate your internal supply chain data to critical detailed component information to efficiently process quotations and BOMs.
• Save time and money monitoring BOMs
  Heighten your awareness on changes to crucial components on your active parts lists. Integrate procurement information with manufacturer information. Receive actionable end of life and part change notices on your desktop via email or online alert notifications. Emails, sent at your discretion, immediately notify you of part status changes that directly affect your parts.

	First Name: Last Name: Email Address: Comments: *This is a two step form	4DOnline Fast Facts Searchable electronics database that provides information on millions of electronic components Access all aspects of critical component information, component alternates, part status, manufacturer documentation, datasheets, PCNs and more Optimize design for engineering and parts sourcing *IHS is not a distributor, manufacturer or reseller of electronic components